Reposted by LetterkennyAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Sanders: When Trump looks out at this crowd… they pay attention to this stuff, Elon Musk does. You are scaring the hell out of them. Because they know what we know: They are the 1% and we are the 99% 614400997
Reposted by LetterkennyBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025All Donald Trump's crap is made in China. What a shame that will be priced off the streets... Not. 14428152
Reposted by LetterkennyWild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 11/04/2025That's 90,000 signatures! 90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there! 6183113
Reposted by LetterkennyPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 12/04/2025£85.9bn wealth transfer to the rich. Since 2022 UK govt has sold gilts/bonds acquired with QE at a loss. It is also paying interest to banks on deposits they hold with the Bank of England to facilitate interbank transactions. Unnecessary. £85.9bn enriched the rich, inflicted harms on others.questions-statements.parliament.ukWritten questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK ParliamentInformation from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports. 6279133
Reposted by LetterkennyAlison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 18/03/2025How we treat people matters - from the DWP's spirit crushing approach to the #CarersAllowanceOverpaymentsScandal, to the way this government has rolled out today's welfare cuts - real people are impacted and worried sick. Today I put this to the Secretary of State. 0166
Reposted by LetterkennyEdwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 19/03/2025If the Tories had been in power, Labour would be SCREAMING about the unfairness of yesterday's announced welfare cuts. Instead we have the bizarre and unedifying spectacle of the Tories going "yes, that's a good start, but the cuts don't go far enough". There's no Opposition when you don't oppose. 76226
Reposted by LetterkennyDerryNow @derrynow.bsky.social · 19/03/2025NWRC chefs from Limavady and Derry campuses shine at Rotary competitionderrynow.comNWRC chefs from Limavady and Derry campuses shine at Rotary competitionHospitality students from North West Regional College (NWRC) have made it through to the regional finals of the Rotary Generation Chef competition after delivering outstanding performances at the local heats. Competing were: Emmet Hargan, who studies the… 011
Reposted by LetterkennyZarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Instead of slashing welfare and disability benefits — forcing more disabled people and children into poverty — the government could introduce a 2% tax on assets over £10 million. It would raise £24 billion — five times the savings from these cuts. This is austerity 2.0 491427558
Reposted by LetterkennyMr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Lord Agnew, a Tory Cabinet Office minister responsible for PPE procurement said to the Covid enquiry, ‘I really struggle to understand why the VIP lane is such a point of obsession.’ Clearly the man operates to different moral standards to the rest of us. 2121382
Reposted by LetterkennyChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 19/03/2025"There will be absolutely exclusions there for those who are so sick and disabled that they will never work." Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall defends the government's welfare cuts in an interview with Jackie Long. Read and watch here:channel4.comLabour want to ‘fix broken welfare system’ says Liz KendallWe spoke to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, about her welfare cuts announcement today. 1182
Reposted by LetterkennyIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Memories of a Catholic Girlhood by Mary McCarthy review – incurable sadness if bravely borne - Review by John Banville Colm Tóibín introduces this welcome reprint of the US author and critic’s poignant account of orphanhood, first published in 1957 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...theguardian.comMemories of a Catholic Girlhood by Mary McCarthy review – incurable sadness if bravely borneColm Tóibín introduces this welcome reprint of the US author and critic’s poignant account of orphanhood, first published in 1957 0115
Reposted by LetterkennyDr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 19/03/2025GP Crisis GPs are currently doing 1m advice & guidance requests to 2’ care 4m more people waiting for hospital treatment than 2019, 1/9 of the population 31m consult GPs/month GPs awarded £889m extra just 4% of the £22bn given to NHS as an uplift GPs get £10bn just 5.6% of total NHS budget 34120
Reposted by LetterkennyHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 19/03/2025People on disability benefit don't store their money off-shore, they use the money locally to enable their daily life. Disability benefit is very hard to get. Many people with disabilities go without because they already can't navigate the difficult system, or the system is too harsh. 930694
Reposted by LetterkennyDerryNow @derrynow.bsky.social · 19/03/2025PICTURES: Leprechauns, pots of gold and smiling faces at Swatragh Jumping Clay workshopderrynow.comPICTURES: Leprechauns, pots of gold and smiling faces at Swatragh Jumping Clay workshopGranaghan and District Women's Group, Swatragh, organised another extremely enjoyable Jumping Clay workshop for children, on Saturday afternoon, March 15. On this occasion, the model was a cute leprechaun with his pot of gold. Twenty eight children, 15… 011
Reposted by LetterkennyPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Scores of Labour MPs raise concerns over welfare changes. Cuts are a political choice, as there are alternatives. Please ramp up pressure on local/nearby Labour MPs. Insist on meeting them face-to-face.theguardian.comScores of Labour MPs raise concerns over welfare changesSignificant doubts aired at Westminster meeting with Liz Kendall attended by about 100 MPs 1825188
Reposted by LetterkennyDr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Hang on a second - why was an organisation representing private healthcare companies involved in a pilot programme for the NHS?!🚨 👇 I’ll explain what’s going on in my newsletter- jujuliagrace.substack.com “Supported by the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN)…jujuliagrace.substack.comCall To Action | Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 | SubstackI am very concerned about what UK politicians are doing to the NHS, and so I have decided to write about it! This is my personal newsletter, sharing my perspectives +important info about the NHS and m... 19360
Reposted by LetterkennyPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton launching legal action against the Post Office and Fujitsu. Good on Lee. Civil judgement against him was obtained by fraud. Elsewhere Govt slow to compensate, many offered lower amounts. No one charged with mega fraud and perjury. will they ever be?bbc.co.ukFirst individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office and FujitsuLee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal. 11398124
Reposted by LetterkennyIrish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Every drug cartel needs someone to do the money laundering. The perfectly legal drug industry Big Pharma channels its vast profits through the equally respectable industry...Big Dry Cleaners. The most efficient is Ireland We have to be honest about this www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...irishtimes.comFintan O’Toole: Ireland is not a mere victim of Maga madness – we help to provoke itBeing honest about this helps to clarify where Ireland’s real interests lie 0144
Reposted by LetterkennyBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025David Beckham out pheasant shooting. Why do the rich people all have to be such twats? 4651174
Reposted by LetterkennyPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/03/2025UK Govt assault on the poor & disabled in context. In 2024-25, the govt spending £1,276.2bn. Benefit cut will save £1bn a year. Hardly significant. It can have up to £20bn by taxing capital gains and dividends at the same rate as wages, and charging NIC. But won't do it. Political choice. 16558267
Reposted by LetterkennyChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 19/03/2025"It should take into account our interests and be friendly...not be hostile to us." Andrei Kelin, Russia’s Ambassador in London, tells @krishgm.bsky.social Ukraine needs to recognise its duty to Russia as a neighbour for a "peaceful existence." Read and watch here:channel4.com‘Unacceptable’ for Nato troops to be in Ukraine, says RussiaWe went to the residence of Andrei Kelin, Russia's Ambassador in London ahead of the Trump-Putin phone call. 1384
Reposted by LetterkennyDr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 19/03/2025EveryDoctor is just about to announce which political party has received the most donations from people and companies associated with the private healthcare sector.🚨 Please follow @everydoctor.org.uk and repost once the info is out! 06635
Reposted by LetterkennyChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 19/03/2025After Labour announced sweeping changes to welfare programmes, Jackie Long spoke to disability activist Anastasia Tempest and Rameesah Ahmed, youth lead for the Leeds branch of the charity Healthwatch, about potential consequences. Read and watch:channel4.comWelfare cuts are ‘really worrying time’ says disability activistLet's take a closer look at the impact these changes will have on people currently claiming disability benefits. 24415
Reposted by LetterkennyZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Curious that when I had this conversation with Torsten Bell a couple of years ago... He never mentioned his plans to be a Labour MP and push for devastating welfare cuts particularly for disabled people. 2221393
Reposted by LetterkennyBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 19/03/2025We all know what could fix this, don't we? 🇪🇺 714837
Reposted by LetterkennyPaul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 19/03/2025This isn’t happening in a theocracy or a far-flung dictatorship. This is happening in the European Union. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comHungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attendersAmnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population 33495223
Reposted by LetterkennyBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 19/03/2025A River Rescue Kit, designed by Prof Jamie Woodward, can help volunteers take action against sewage pollution in their local waterways | Manchester University #Sewage #WaterCompanies @northwestbylines.co.uknorthwestbylines.co.ukRiver Rescue Kit helps campaigners to fight sewage pollutionA River Rescue Kit, designed by Prof Jamie Woodward, can help volunteers take action against sewage pollution in their local waterways 610157
Reposted by LetterkennyDerryNow @derrynow.bsky.social · 19/03/2025IN PICTURES: St. Patrick's Sunday Shenanigans at Ballymagroarty Community Centrederrynow.comIN PICTURES: St. Patrick's Sunday Shenanigans at Ballymagroarty Community CentreMichaela Nixon, Cillian Doherty, Amelia Doherty Zara Doherty, Reina McCleaghan and Molly Doherty pictured at the St. Patrick's Sunday Shenanigans at Ballymagroarty Community Centre. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Tegan Campbell and best friend… 001
Reposted by LetterkennyJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Disability benefit cuts; Gareth Southgate & the plight of young men… www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...globalplayer.comJames O'Brien Daily - Podcast Episode | Global PlayerDo Labour's cuts to welfare go too far? 1721238
Reposted by LetterkennyByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025🔴‘No-One Voted for These Cruel Cuts – We Need a Wealth Tax Instead’ Keir Starmer must change course from this performative cruelty towards the sick and disabled, argues Neal Lawson bylinetimes.com/2025/03/19/n...bylinetimes.com'No-One Voted for These Cruel Cuts - We Need a Wealth Tax Instead'Keir Starmer must change course from this performative cruelty towards the sick and disabled, argues Neal Lawson 51910320
Reposted by LetterkennyBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 19/03/2025The recent North Sea cargo collision has unleashed a devastating plastic spill. As it washes ashore, the RSPB reports it is now a major threat to Norfolk’s fragile wildlife and coastline just as nesting season gets underway. Read more ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.ukeastangliabylines.co.ukSea life along Norfolk coast under threat from toxic plasticThe recent North Sea cargo collision has unleashed a devastating plastic spill, threatening Norfolk’s fragile wildlife and coastline 612182
Reposted by LetterkennySteve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Free speech news www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comHungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attendersAmnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population 15202101
Reposted by LetterkennyChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 19/03/2025"This is a military strategy aiming to ethnically cleanse what remains of Palestine." UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese speaks to @krishgm.bsky.social after Israel's latest attacks on the Gaza Strip. Read and watch here:channel4.com‘We have failed to prevent genocide’ – Francesca AlbaneseWe spoke to the UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, for the Fourcast podcast. 514270
Reposted by LetterkennyDr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Anyone else fed up of this stuff?🚨 “Peer who led government NHS review failed to declare shares in health firms.” This is about Lord Darzi… www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comPeer who led government NHS review failed to declare shares in health firmsLord Darzi’s undeclared interests in four companies included $500,000 of shares in US-based healthcare venture 20289142
Reposted by LetterkennyArmando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · 19/03/2025 “There is this terrible misconception that disabled people just take, but actually by taking from us, you prevent us from being able to give – we want to be able to participate in life equally the same as anyone else, and that includes going to work.” Disability campaigner Tanni Gray-Thompson 11050891433
Reposted by Letterkennyfife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 18/03/2025The London Economic: Led By Donkeys stage giant anti-Musk protest that ‘can be seen from space’ www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/led-by-...thelondoneconomic.comLed By Donkeys stage giant anti-Musk protest that 'can be seen from space'Led By Donkeys have staged an anti-Elon Musk protest in Wales so big that it can be 'seen from space.' 05523
Reposted by LetterkennyCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Difficult choices for who? The Prime Minister couldn't answer my question when I asked why he's choosing to make life harder for older people, children and disabled people instead of making the super-rich pay their fair share. 45847279
Reposted by LetterkennySupertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 19/03/2025I was the firstborn child of teen parents. I grew up on benefits in poverty - I know first hand how it feels, from the misplaced shame to the real world impact. So there’s no way in fuck I’d have supported any party if I genuinely thought that they’d make the lives of the poor even harder. 🧵 2640926
Reposted by LetterkennyHenry Foy @henryjfoy.ft.com · 19/03/2025💥 EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund, in victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending @financialtimes.com w @lucyfisher.ft.com www.ft.com/content/eb9e...ft.comEU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fundVictory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending 56427
Reposted by LetterkennyBylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 19/03/2025Previously on Bylines Scotland... #GrouseMoors #Biodiversity #Raptors #Naturebylines.scotRevive asks the big land question: does Scotland need to look like this?Revive poises the question: is Scotland ready to question landowners about their responsibilities to wildlife and local communities? 02311
Reposted by LetterkennyJules Birch @julesbirch.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Why are the mega-rich renting rather than buying in London? Tax efficiency, eg stamp duty, a major factor 'Very often the money saved on stamp duty (SDLT) will cover three to five years in rental payments, he says, referring to tax increases in 2014, 2016 and 2024' www.ft.com/content/481e...ft.comWhy is top-tier renting on the rise in London?Despite paying upwards of £5,000 per week, many of the capital’s most affluent residents are choosing not to buy, but to rent 185
Reposted by LetterkennyPhilip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 19/03/2025powerful detailed account of ICE captivity "To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comI’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnappedI was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky 20167202739
Reposted by LetterkennySamantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Don't believe their gaslighting & convenient rewriting of history. I had friends in procurement who's efforts to secure kit were turned down last minute in favour of their mates defective crap that put HCPs lives at further risk. Hancock & co are the very worst of us. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMatt Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' and 'hostile' Covid inquiryThe former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. 22513
